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by June M. Lay M.S.
Let’s strengthen our immune system by exercising, that is! “Exercise is a Natural Medicine” vital to our health and well- being, and every day we do hear about the health benefits to our engaging in a regular exercise program. Being active is in our genes that goes back to prehistoric man who hunted for his food (he definitely didn’t use a TV remote control or phone for food delivery!).
This season, the concerns are still Covid, RSV, the flu, etc., and “October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. I would like to suggest that we make the time to exercise regularly. By doing regular moderate exercise at minimum 3 days per week we strengthen our immune response to these viruses. Regular moderate exercise strengthens our immune system directly and indirectly, and it has been shown to reduce our risk for some cancers as well as reduce cancer reoccurrence. In fact, exercise affects every body system so here is a look at some of these benefits because there are many!
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